M&M's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake Roll
A delightful dessert that combines nostalgic flavors of cookie dough and ice cream into a playful cake roll, perfect for gatherings.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
For the cake roll
- 1 package chocolate chip cookie dough The base of your cake is sweet, buttery, and chewy.
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream Creamy and rich, it binds the dish together.
For the filling and topping
- 1 cup M&M's candy Adds color and crunch.
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Provides extra chocolate flavor.
- 1 cup whipped cream For topping the cake roll.
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Sweetens the whipped cream.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavors.
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup For drizzling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chocolate chip cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet into a rectangle shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake according to package instructions, usually 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Allow the cookie dough to cool completely.
- Soften 2 cups of vanilla ice cream in a bowl and mix in the M&M's and mini chocolate chips.
- Carefully flip the cooled cookie dough onto wax or parchment paper.
- Remove the top layer of the cookie dough by gently peeling away the parchment paper.
Assembly
- Spread the softened ice cream mixture evenly across the cookie dough.
- Roll the cookie dough into a log using the wax paper and freeze for at least two hours.
- To make the whipped cream, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake roll.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and add extra M&M's for decoration.
Serving
- Slice and serve as desired, revealing the fun colors and textures within.
Notes
Add a pinch of salt to the whipped cream for enhanced sweetness. Experiment with different ice cream flavors or add a layer of peanut butter for added richness.